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The Sunset Series

Outdoor theatre in the parkland of Wimpole Estate, Cambridgeshire
Outdoor theatre in the parkland of Wimpole Estate, Cambridgeshire | © Elliot Neale

This summer, experience the magic of an open-air performance set against the backdrop of the setting sun at Wimpole Estate. From timeless theatre classics to exciting new plays, join us for a series of captivating twilight shows in the picturesque surroundings of the parkland.

2026 summer listings

July

The Almost Complete History of Britain

Friday 10 July | The Pantaloons

As You Like It

Saturday 12 July | Illyria

The Jungle Book - A Family Musical

Friday 17 July | Immersion Theatre

Around the World in 80 Days

Friday 24 July | Alfresco Actors

Jeeves and Wooster in 'Stiff Upper Lip, Jeeves'

Saturday 25 July | Alfresco Actors

Twelfth Night

Friday 31 July | The Pantaloons

August

ABBA by Moonlight

Friday 7 August |Operation Moonlight

Queen by Moonlight

Saturday 8 August | Operation Moonlight

Pinocchio

Friday 21 August | Illyria

Romeo and Juliet

Saturday 22 August | The Dukes

King Arthur and the Holy Fail

Saturday 29 August | Three Inch Fools

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